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Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2
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Thypoch · f/2 · Leica M mount

Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2

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Mount
KEY FACTS
BrandThypoch
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountLeica M
SystemLeica M
What We Like
+Exceptional portability with collapsible vintage-inspired design
+Superior build quality with solid all-metal construction
+Beautiful bokeh with 12-blade diaphragm and smooth out-of-focus rendering
+Excellent optical performance with modern coatings and minimal distortion
+Character-rich rendering with retro aesthetic appeal for portraits and creative work
Worth Knowing
−Requires manual extension before each use, adding operation time
−Minimum focus distance of 0.9m is longer than some M-mount rangefinder standards
−A36 filter size is uncommon and limits filter availability
−Vignetting present at wide apertures (f/2-f/4), though minimal at f/5.6 and stopped down

General

Brand
Thypoch
Release Year
2024
Production Status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Leica M
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Leica M
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 is a compact collapsible lens measuring just 2.7cm when collapsed and extending to 4.12cm during use, making it an ideal portable companion. With a traditional exterior and current, high-quality optics, it excels for portrait work, with rendering that softens edges and gives an intimate quality. Not a lens for everyone—those demanding technical perfection may find its quirks frustrating, but reviewers consistently praise its exceptional build quality and image quality.

Physical

Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
35.9 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
41.2 mm
Front Filter Compatible
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Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.
No

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2
Focal Length Angle of View
46°
Diaphragm Type
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Structure and design of the aperture
Manual
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
12020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
90 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
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Largest size a subject can be reproduced
1:15.2
Autofocus Mode
No
Manual Mode
Yes
Manual Focusing Ring
Yes

Features

Built In Lens Hood
No

Construction

Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
6
Groups
4
Aspherical Elements
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The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
0
Low Dispersion
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Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
1